The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-03-19

A cheer! another; a scream from Lady
Paddock The very last person she ex
pected to see had done this thrice gallap
feat-Captain Armstrong, who she hae
limited was a coward. A coward
There was no time for compliments Thu
men ashore had gained the beach now, anc
had already attached a rope to the line. The
rope was hauled on board, basket anC
whip were quickly attached and the baskel
travelled across, deluged at times by the
waves, but securely. The first person t.
venture was Mrs. Cardewe. By genera
consent she went first, and was landed
dripping but in safety. Lady Pardock re.
fused to go without her boy; but Captain
Armstrong said ''Trust him to me. vii
answer for his life with my ownr'
She smiled at him and gave him her hand
He clasped it. She kissed her child, bidding
him remain with Captaih Armstrong. Sil
Jocelyn said never word He acquiesced
silently, and chung to his preserver tightly
The basket was sent away safely, then
went and was clasped in Charley's arms.
tainted. .....
Every body was saved Captain Arm
strong quilted the wreck last but one, and
delivered the child to his mother, who was
rain and sea, while he was carried across.
And this man, she had said, was afraid
And /! Well, | say nothing now. Dry
clothes and a welcometo the barracks were
within reach and in a couple of hours, after
great kindness from the governor of the
prison and the soldiers, we were enabled to
proceed into Weymouth. That night the
wind was terrible, and the FREELY was
1ral 20, nN hsfrl, Al
Chesil bank on Monday morning l went
down and saw her broken up.
:, We remained at Weymouth until Monday,
land then all returned to Cardewe manor
except myself, Captain Armstrong, Lady
Paddock, and Sir Jocelyn The lad could
not bear to part with his friend who had
rescued him and had told him so many nice
stories.
81 must go, my boy" the Captain said
81 am afraid meant am obliged to go.'
80, Captain Armstrong can you ever for
give mes" cried Lady Paddock tearfully.
II beg your pardon most humbly for SO
misrepresenting you"
"My dear Lady Pardock, please say no
more. | am really glad that 1 was enabled
to render you service"
ga service can never repay" she said.
For once the child paused, Then he said
II want Captain Armstrong to stay with
US always, mamma. We have plenty of
money for US all and such a big house.
Will you come?n he cried.
II am afraid l can not go for long Joce-
lyn," said he; not for always"
"Why noti'' said Lady Paddock, sudden
ly, Then the blood rushed to her face, for
she perceived what construction might be
placed upon her words She motioned me
to leave the room, and then l went out
with Sir Jocelyn until rain came on, when |
came back.
Captain Armstrong is going to be my
new papa" said Sir Jocelyn that evening
as he rushed into my room. SIS it not
splendid! Now he will tell me plenty of
tales. Mamma is glad, too, for she kissed
him when he said he would stay with us,
and she never kisses any one but me-"
This was satisfactory. Next day Captain
Armstrong and Lady Paddock came to the
manor, and drove up in the new omnibus
alone. / came in cab with the heir and
luggage, and there were great rejoicings
when the engagement was announced at
Cardewe manor.
$50 you cared for him all the time, dearp'
said Mrs. Cardewe to Lady Paddock.
'Idid," replied the radiant young widow,
she is the best and bravest man in the
world n-TnSSeU